Bill H.373
187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act to enhance public safety and security in certain public housing developments

Bill Title: An Act to enhance public safety and security in certain public housing developments

By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 373) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to enhance public safety and security in certain public housing developments. Housing.

SECTION 1. Section 3 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (v) the following new subsection:-

(w) implement community-based policing programs as an adjunct to or to be provided in connection with community-based drug elimination, crime prevention, security and similar programs. Such programs may include, without limitation, security, crime and drug prevention, drug elimination and education, youth-oriented programs, neighborhood crime watch, and the acquisition of equipment in aid of law enforcement. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby annually appropriated an amount in the aggregate not less than $11,000,000 which, after fiscal year 2012, shall be adjusted each July 1 by the growth rate of the inflation index over the preceding 12 months; provided, that, after said fiscal year, in no case shall said assessment exceed 102.5 per cent of the previous year's assessment and which shall be expended for said programs.

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